A photo from open sources
Russian experts consider the mini-shuttle X-37B a real battle a machine that will allow the US to deliver directional strikes on the territory of Russia. Moreover, the range of this device almost unlimited.
The other day, one amateur astronomer from Holland Ralph Vandenberg spotted the shuttle at an altitude of about 210 miles. After that he is in an interview space.com said that in the photo you can see part of the shuttle, his nose and payload compartment.
The so-called hunt for the 29-foot X-37B lasted several months, as a result of which at the end of June it was still possible to do Photo. The shuttle constantly changed the flight path, because the astronomer could not detect the device at the expected point. With all the help in tracking this object, Vanderberg and the astronomy community finally managed to take pictures mysterious spaceship.
Back in the mid-2000s, two X-37B devices were created, the cost which amounted to about $ 1 billion per unit. This unit is a reduced copy of the shuttles launched earlier into space. what interestingly, the U.S. Air Force categorically refuse to give any shuttle information, describing it as a regular orbital test apparatus.
Military experts believe that this unit can be no problem equip with various sensors and any weapons, after which he will be able to strike anywhere in the world. Of course, the US Air Force will in every way hide any information about placing weapons on orbital vehicles, as this prohibited by the relevant contract of 1967.
Andrey Vetrov
War Russia USA
